In this episode of After Hours, the crew sits down with Nick Merrone, owner of 797 Performance out of Philadelphia, PA — a shop specializing in modern Mopar performance, with a side of Mustang work. What starts as a chat about Dodges, Chargers, Challengers, and Hellcats quickly spirals into a hilarious deep dive on truck quirks, takeover culture rumors, angle kits, and even obscure Australian engines.

From Nick’s early days wrenching in a storage unit to building a thriving performance parts business, the conversation blends car culture history, insider shop talk, and plenty of off-the-rails tangents. Whether it’s debating the looks of the newest Charger, breaking down “striker” swaps, or reminiscing about old-school 240SX builds, this episode is equal parts automotive insight and chaotic fun.

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